Top sports officials hope to send biggest PH delegation in Tokyo Olympics

MANILA, Philippines---The country's top sports officials are convinced that more Filipino athletes will wear the national colors in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. "The signs are really encouraging. I won't be surprised if we will have more Olympic qualifiers in Tokyo," said Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino. Just three weeks ago, Pinoy athletes shone on the world stage with gymnast Carlos Edriel Yulo earning the distinction as the first Filipino world champion and Nesthy Petecio duplicating Yulo's achievement in women's boxing. "This is a good sign that gives us more hope to finally capture the elusive Olympic gold medal," said Philippine Sports Com...

Keep on reading: Top sports officials hope to send biggest PH delegation in Tokyo Olympics

from INQUIRER.net https://ift.tt/2Ju54uc